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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Min-,) Mynȝeoune, a. [F. mignonne fem. of mignon Minȝ(e)o(u)n n.: cf. e.m.E. minyon, myn- (1528), id.] Dainty, pretty, elegant. —(see Minȝ(e)o(u)n n. 1).